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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.07, 1,049.21 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.07, 1,049.21 and 289.50 is: 433.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.07 : 1,049.21 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.07/1,049.21 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.07x = 1,049.21 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.07x = 303,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,746.30/700.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.88

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